The Department of Veterans Affairs is expanding access to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration-authorized virtual reality (VR) therapy designed to treat chronic pain. The program offers a nondrug alternative for veterans, a community that experiences higher rates of persistent pain than the general population.
The program uses an eight-week curriculum that combines cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness and pain education. Veterans use a VR headset in their homes to engage with immersive environments that teach coping skills and breathing techniques. This approach aims to reduce reliance on opioids and invasive procedures by addressing both the psychological and physical aspects of pain.
The technology is now available under the VA’s Federal Supply Schedule, allowing any VA provider to prescribe the treatment to eligible patients. Veterans using the program report significant improvements in pain levels, sleep quality and overall mental health.
Contact your nearest DAV office. They will help you file a claim and stick with you all through the process, because no veteran should have to go at it alone.
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The reasons are as individual as our members. Some join for the fellowship at our more than 1,200 local chapters. Some for the inspiring national events. Others for opportunities to serve their fellow veterans and their families. And many join to continue the fight to support the rights and benefits of all veterans. DAV understands the needs of veterans because we are veterans—1 million strong. We invite you to join our cause.
When Nancy discovered that her DAV Caregiver Support representative, Jaywana, was attending the DAV & Auxiliary National Convention, she made it a priority to meet her in person. Their monthly conversations had created a special bond, and the opportunity to connect face-to-face was a meaningful milestone in Nancy's caregiving journey.
Learn more about DAV Caregivers Support and find out how we can assist your caregiving journey at davcaregivers.org. ...
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Today on Patriot Day, we honor the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, and the countless families, first responders, servicemembers and communities forever changed by that day.
In the days and years that followed, a generation of Americans answered the call to serve. For DAV, that meant standing alongside veterans and families whose lives were forever shaped by the wars that followed—and continuing to serve them long after they returned home.
Immediately following the Sept. 11 attacks, DAV mobilized to assist with the relief efforts. Manhattan-based NSOs volunteered at the Giants Stadium, the Javits Center and the ruins of the World Trade Center. On Sept. 21, DAV established an office at the Family Relief Center on Pier 94 alongside a host of other agencies. From this location, with the assistance of the FBI, New York fire and police departments, and the companies located in the World Trade Center, NSOs identified veterans and their families who were victims of the attacks and provided whatever assistance they could.
Today, we remember those we lost, honor those who served and continue to stand with the veterans and families whose lives were shaped by the events of Sept. 11. We will never forget. ...
Sept. 10, also known as World Suicide Prevention Day, serves as a reminder of the importance of connection, compassion and looking out for one another.
A simple conversation with somebody who’s going through a hard time can open the door to support. If you know a veteran who may be struggling, take a moment to check in. Listen to them without judgment, let them know you care, and encourage them to reach out for help when they need it.
Together, we can help create a community where veterans know they have someone in their corner.
If you are a veteran in crisis or concerned about one, 24/7, confidential crisis support is available for free. Dial 988, then press 1. ...
The Department of Veterans Affairs is expanding access to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration-authorized virtual reality (VR) therapy designed to treat chronic pain. The program offers a nondrug alternative for veterans, a community that experiences higher rates of persistent pain than the general population.
